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Freshman Admission

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You are considered a freshman applicant if you are a senior in high school or a high school equivalency graduate who has not enrolled in another college/university, or if you are currently an Early College high school student.

This page includes:

  • Admission Deadlines & Notification
  • General Admission Criteria
  • The College Essay
  • Submitting AP and College Credit
  • Selective Majors and Programs
  • SEEK Opportunity Program
  • Application Status

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To be considered for freshman admission to Hunter, you must complete a CUNY Admission Application, pay the fee, and submit all supporting documents.

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Admission Deadlines & Notification

Fall 2023

Application Application Deadline Admission Notification
Macaulay Honors College November 16, 2022 March 16, 2023
Honors Scholar Programs February 1, 2023 Begins late-March 2023
General Freshman Admission *Priority Deadline: February 1, 2023 Begins late-January 2023

Spring 2023

Application Application Deadline Admission Notification
General Freshman Admission *Priority Deadline: September 15, 2022 Begins November 2022.

*Hunter College will continue to accept and review completed General Freshman Admission Applications after the priority deadline on a space-availability basis. A completed application includes your online Admission Application, all supporting documentation, and the online application fee or fee waiver (if applicable).

General Admission Criteria

Hunter College encourages students to apply who have demonstrated academic success with the potential to grow and contribute to the Hunter community. In addition to your completed Admission Application, the admission review process includes consideration of the following:

  • High school/secondary school transcript/diploma or equivalent
  • Overall Grade Point Average (GPA) and success in individual subjects
  • SAT/ACT Scores (optional starting Fall 2023)*
  • Curriculum rigor
  • College essay
  • Letters of recommendation (optional)
  • Evidence of demonstrated leadership and intellectual curiosity

*Hunter College will be test optional for the Fall 2023 – Spring 2025 semesters.

We strongly encourage students submit their SAT/ACT scores to help provide additional context to their application, especially students applying for merit scholarship programs (Freshman Honors, Macaulay etc.). However, students who do not submit scores will not be disadvantaged in the admissions process. Admission to Hunter is based on a comprehensive review of a student’s academic record including overall grade point average, strength of curriculum, and other factors such as co-curricular activities, community involvement, evidence of leadership, and special talents.

Additional Requirements for Students Educated Outside of the U.S.

  • Official English translation of foreign records
  • TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or Duolingo Test Scores

International students have two option to submit documents that may need to be translated, or may require course-by-course evaluations:

  • Option 1: Submit a literal translation of all documents by following The CUNY translation guidelines. Once received, we will evaluate your documents for you – this process takes 8-10 weeks.
  • Option 2: Students may choose to have their documents translated and evaluated by one of the approved evaluation services listed below. This process is often faster, but please inquiry directly with each of these services for information on fees and timeframe. 
    • Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., International Education Consultants 
    • Transcript Research
More About International Applicants

The College Essay

An essay of 500 words or less is required along with your CUNY Admission Application to Hunter College. Review the essay topics below.

Tell us something meaningful about yourself that is not reflected in your application. You may choose to speak about your interests, aspirations and/or background.

It is often said that the road to success is paved with setbacks. Tell us about a time you faced a challenge or obstacle. What did you learn from it, and how did it contribute to your success?

Share an essay on any topic. You may use an essay that you have previously written or one that discusses a topic of your choice.

Submitting AP and College Credit

Hunter College accepts Advanced Placement (AP) for transfer credit. Students who completed Advanced Placement (AP) courses in secondary school and who passed the AP Tests of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) with a grade of 4 and above will receive credit for the equivalent requirement at Hunter. Students with grades of 3 may also receive credit for corresponding courses or elective credit.

  • Review Exact AP Exam Equivalencies Chart
  • More information on CollegeBoard AP score reporting

How to submit your scores 
To have your test scores sent directly to Hunter College, enter the Hunter College code number, 2301, when prompted for your "Score Report Recipient" at the time of your examination.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Hunter College participates in the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), which provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate college-level achievement through a program of exams in undergraduate college courses. Registered degree-seeking Hunter students may receive college credit by completing certain CLEP Subject Examinations and earning specified scores.

  • Learn about Exact CLEP Exam Equivalencies
  • Get information on scheduling the CLEP exam at Hunter
  • For more information on CLEP, visit the CollegeBoard CLEP

How to submit your scores
To have your test scores sent directly to Hunter College, enter the Hunter College code number, 2301, when prompted for your "Score Report Recipient" at the time of your examination.

Hunter College will conduct an evaluation of college courses to ensure appropriate transfer credit can be awarded. Students who took college courses while in high school should request for official college transcript to be send directly from the institution to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Hunter College.

How to Submit Your Scores

To have your test scores sent directly to Hunter College, please have them mailed to Transfer Course Evaluation, 695 Park Avenue, Room 203N New York, NY 10065 or sent to trceval@hunter.cuny.edu electronically. View the Accepted IB Credits chart below.

VIew Accepted IB Credits

Selective Majors and Programs

As a freshman applicant, we encourage you to select your intended major on your Admission Application; however, incoming freshmen are admitted to Hunter College and not directly to specific academic majors and/or programs.

Please note that the following selective programs will require an additional application process after you have been admitted and completed the required prerequisite coursework as a Hunter student.

For more information on what to expect later, visit the Selective Programs Overview page.

  • Public Health
  • Medical Laboratory Science
  • Nutrition and Food Science
  • BSN Nursing Program
  • BSW Social Work Program (Fall only)
  • School of Education

Once you have submitted your Admission Application, please contact the music department to schedule your audition.

Visit Music Department Website

Students interested in the Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College must submit a Macaulay Honors College Application before the deadline. Additional information on the program can be found on the Macaulay Honors College website.

Visit Macaulay Honors College Website

Students interested in one of the Freshman Scholar Programs at Hunter must apply to the programs of interest after submitting the CUNY application. For more information, please visit the Freshman Scholar Program website.

Visit Freshman Honors Scholar Website

SEEK Opportunity Program

The Percy Ellis Sutton Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (SEEK) program is a higher education opportunity program that provides academic and financial support to students who qualify based on specific income and academic criteria.

  • SEEK at CUNY
  • SEEK at Hunter

If you feel like SEEK at Hunter is right for you, please indicate your interest on your Admission Application. Review the financial criteria before applying.

More About SEEK at Hunter

Application Status

To learn how to check the status of your Admission Application and/or to report an error with your application, click the link below.

For help completing your online Admission Application, contact an Admissions Counselor.

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